Top Things to do in Martinique
The 10 Best Historic Sites in Martinique, Martinique
This Gallic toehold in the Caribbean exudes a distinctly French air, enticingly spiced up by West Indian warmth. Local culture and cuisine combine both influences. The stylish isle is dominated by Mount Pelee, which destroyed the city of St. Pierre in 1902. Black sand beaches and rainforests are found in the north, with yet more beautiful sands to the south. Sights include La Pagerie, birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine, and Diamond Rock, a 600-foot pinnacle, once registered as a British warship.
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1. Bureau du Genie et des Ponts et Chaussees
2. An Mao The Legacy of Ancestors
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5.0 based on 137 reviews
An mao the inheritance of the ancestors is a park situated right in the heart of the space in which lived runaways slaves then the former after the abolition of slavery. Through its gardens, and its attractions, it highlights their ancestral knowledges. Reveal the leading role that played certain trees, plants, legends and faiths in the sociocultural development of martinique. We only welcome by appointment !
3. Habitation Clement
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4.5 based on 3,117 reviews
From the name of the famous family who settled there for nearly a hundred years from 1887, the Habitation Clément is a vast agricultural area of 160 hectares, nestled in the town of Le François, in the South-East of Martinique. Dominated by a Creole house dating back to the 18th century, this site, listed as a historical monument in 1996, is home to a major heritage site, a well-known contemporary art centre and a renowned rum house in the heart of sugar cane plantations.
Reviewed By mwbarnes - Weymouth, United Kingdom
Our Cruise ship had called at Martinique and 6 of us quickly found a Taxi (Mini bus) just outside the port. We negotiated a fare (180 Euros Total - 30 Euros each) and the driver took us to Habitation Clement. The journey was about 30 minutes and the driver said we would need about 2 hours and that he would wait for us. The entrance fee was a further 13 Euros each. (So a total of 43 euros each person for the taxi & entrance which we thought was reasonable). You start off walking round the lovely grounds admiring the modern sculptures. Then there is the old (unused) Rum distillery building, equipment and Rum storage facilities which was interesting and then the old Plantation house to look around. The tour ends with a visit to the shop where you can taste (and purchase) some of the different rums they produce. All in all, a lovely trip and well worth the visit. The driver was waiting for us as promised and took us back to the ship.
4. La Savane des Esclaves
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4.5 based on 2,310 reviews
400 ans d'histoire de la Martinique dans des jardins magnifiques: site prive cree par Gilbert Larose, un martiniquais passionne d'histoire, vous decouvrirez le mode de vie des Amerindiens avant l'arrivee des Europeens, la periode de l'esclavage tres approfondie sans tabou, et le mode de vie apres l'abolition dans les campagnes jusque dans les annees 1960, dans des jardins magnifiques et tres bien entretenus. prevoir 1h30 de visite avec la "crise covid" les visites ne sont plus guidees mais remplacees par une video du createur qui reprend l'essentiel de la visite guidee et ensuite visite en autonomie avec plan et panneaux explicatifs. masque obligatoire a partir de 11 ans
Reviewed By bob_james_t21 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Set in beautiful grounds and only a short drive from Trois Islet, La Savane des Esclaves is a must visit site. It is one if not the best sites I’ve seen in the Caribbean depicting the history of the island and the slave trade. With plaques clearly written in English and French the site provides a fascinating history of Martinique with a story line that picks upon on key individuals instrumental in the Abolishment of the slave trade and the history of this beautiful Island of Flowers and people. Difficult to leave this site and not think about the peoples of Martinique and the wider Caribbean. Touches the heart and soul of what is to be a Martinican.
5. Rue Mont-au-Ciel
6. Habitation La Salle
7. Fort Saint-Louis
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4.0 based on 276 reviews
This French fort is best known for its architecture and its commanding views of the coast.
Reviewed By ROCruiser - Claremont, United States
On a hot sunny day, we almost gave up the idea to find the entrance of the fort until we found the kiosk across the street at the corner of the park. We purchased the tour tickets (8E or $10) and were told to come back at a certain time for the group tour. Maurice, an excellent and experience guide was very informative. And we also had a new female guide who is in training. We learned a lot in the 1 1/2 hour tour. This is an active military fort and they takes it very seriously by unlocking and locking the gate as we were visiting inside. You cannot get in for free or by yourself and we were only taken to the parts of the fort where visitors were allowed. Excellent view of the port and the city up at the top of the fort. The best place to be while we stopped as a cruise port.
8. Plantation Leyritz
9. Statue De Josephine De Beauharnais
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
10. La Prefecture De Fort-de-france
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
